C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Lake Land College

2-Year Public

📍 Mattoon, Illinois 61938

🌐 www.lakelandcollege.edu/

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

B+

77/100

Resources

70/100

Experience

41/100

Prestige

31/100

Quick Stats

3,699

Total Enrollment

54%

Graduation Rate

70%

Retention Rate

11.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$5,155

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Lake Land College ▼

49% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,809 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$130,179

Avg Monthly Rent

$907

1-Year Change

+11.6%

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🏆 Where Lake Land College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇

Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations

of 5 schools

🥈

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

of 22 schools

🥈

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

of 98 schools

🥈

Building/Property Maintenance

of 20 schools

🥉

Construction Trades, General

of 26 schools

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

of 11 schools

Selling Skills and Sales Operations

of 17 schools

#23

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

#23

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

of 48 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$7,139	$12,941

Financial Aid

88%

Receive Any Aid

39%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$5,155

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$1,259
$30,001 - $48,000	$2,825
$48,001 - $75,000	$5,089
$75,001 - $110,000	$9,329
$110,001+	$9,542

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 554 grads/yr Construction Trades, General 422 grads/yr Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 421 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 178 grads/yr Building/Property Maintenance 173 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 138 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 132 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 122 grads/yr Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations 99 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 90 grads/yr Selling Skills and Sales Operations 83 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 78 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 46 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 42 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 37 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 30 grads/yr Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 29 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 27 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 25 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 24 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Lake Land College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

$88k/yr 836,100 jobs

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary

$86k/yr 10,700 jobs

Farm and home management educators

$58k/yr 12,400 jobs

First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers

$56k/yr 224,700 jobs

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

$38k/yr 1,192,500 jobs

Chefs and head cooks

$61k/yr 197,300 jobs

Student Demographics

3,699

Total Students

59%

Women

55%

Traditional Age (18-24)

49%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 88%

Hispanic 3%

Black 3%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 49%

With Family 51%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,809 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%

Hybrid (Some Online) 32%

Fully Online 13%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 55%

25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lake Land College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Lake Land College?

Tuition at Lake Land College is $7,139 for in-state students and $12,941 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,155.

What is the graduation rate at Lake Land College?

The graduation rate at Lake Land College is 54%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Lake Land College a good school?

Lake Land College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Lake Land College?

Lake Land College has a total enrollment of 3,699 students.

Is there rental demand near Lake Land College?

Yes! Approximately 49% of students at Lake Land College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,809 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Mattoon area.

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